Saladin statue removal sparks debate in Damascus
The relocation of Sultan Salah al-Din al-Ayyubi's statue in Damascus sparked a significant controversy on social media platforms. The site where the statue was originally located—at the heart of the city—was replaced to allow for maintenance and restoration, according to a technical report from the Damascus Department of Antiquities. Some comments linked this move to political assumptions, such as an Israeli attempt to remove symbols of the Battle of Hattin. Others believed that the relocation was driven by technical reasons and a desire to preserve heritage values, clarifying that the operation was part of maintenance procedures aimed at protecting the historical significance, with no confirmed political motives at this time.
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